The Best Star Wars Novels You Must Read If you're a fan of the iconic Star Wars franchise and are looking to delve deeper into its universe, then you're in the right place. In this article, we'll explore some of the best Star Wars novels that are sure to captivate your imagination and provide an enriching reading experience. From epic space battles to timeless tales of the Force, these novels offer a thrilling extension of the beloved movies. 1. "Star Wars: Heir to the Empire" by Timothy Zahn: Considered by many to be the gold standard of Star Wars novels, "Heir to the Empire" takes place five years after the events of "Return of the Jedi." Written by acclaimed author Timothy Zahn, this novel introduces the enigmatic character Thrawn and kicks off the legendary Thrawn Trilogy. The book's intricate storytelling and compelling characters make it a must-read for any Star Wars enthusiast. 2. "Star Wars: Lost Stars" by Claudia Gray: For those seeking a romantic and emotional journey in the Star Wars universe, "Lost Stars" is the perfect choice. This young adult novel, penned by Claudia Gray, follows the lives of Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree, childhood friends turned star-crossed lovers. Set against the backdrop of the Galactic Civil War, this story provides a fresh perspective on the events depicted in the original trilogy. 3. "Star Wars: Dark Disciple" by Christie Golden: Based on unaired episodes of the animated series "The Clone Wars," "Dark Disciple" delves into the complex relationship between Jedi Master Quinlan Vos and Asajj Ventress, a former Sith apprentice. Written by Christie Golden, this thrilling novel explores the moral dilemmas faced by the characters and sheds light on the consequences of their choices during the Clone Wars. 4. "Star Wars: Bloodline" by Claudia Gray: If you're eager to learn more about the events leading up to "The Force Awakens," "Bloodline" is a must-read. Claudia Gray delivers another compelling tale, this time set in the years preceding the movie. The novel follows Leia Organa as she navigates the political landscape of the New Republic and uncovers a shocking secret that threatens to unravel everything she has fought for. In addition to these recommended novels, there are countless other Star Wars books available, covering a wide range of genres and time periods within the Star Wars canon. Websites like StarWars.com and Goodreads can provide you with comprehensive lists and reviews of the best Star Wars novels, allowing you to find the perfect read tailored to your preferences. Whether you choose to explore the legends of the Expanded Universe or embark on new adventures within the current Star Wars canon, these novels will transport you to a galaxy far, far away and satisfy your craving for more Star Wars stories. May the Force be with you as you embark on this literary journey!
Transferred to a woman's bed? Can it get any more dramatic? In an outrageous turn of events, I became the in-law of the Bai family. To my dismay, I discovered that my little wife had undergone a facial disfigurement. What's more, I had to deal with a sharp-tongued and arrogant little sister-in-law, but fortunately, my stunningly beautiful sister-in-law was more reserved. Poetry, calligraphy, music, chess? This scholar wants to challenge me, Yue Kang? Very well! Allow me to recite three hundred Tang poems to you first, as for Song lyrics, that's the trump card I will use when facing your master. With a grand entrance, let's see how Yue Kang will seize his opportunities in this world. If you, dear readers, find "The Ultimate Son-in-Law" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
500.71 Million words | 2022-07-17 18:11Update
The new book "The Strongest Army in the Three Kingdoms" has been released. Looking forward to the visit of new and old friends~ Modern craftsman Xie Hong traveled back to the Ming Dynasty during the Zhengde period. Xie Hong is lucky because as the most skilled player, he encountered the emperor who loves to play the most. Xie Hong is unlucky because those who play with the emperor have a bad reputation and are called court jesters! Prime Minister Li Dongyang (in anguish): "What a treacherous court jester! The emperor has been led astray by someone like Xie Hong." Chief eunuch Liu Jin (in despair): "What a bizarre creature! After serving the emperor for ten years, we finally managed to achieve something, only to be ruined."
513.71 Million words | 2022-10-03 23:34Update
A corporate executive of the 21st century, on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of his life, finds himself unexpectedly thrown into a cosmic joke by fate. A car accident causes his soul to traverse through time and possess the body of Lu Bu, who is destined to meet his end soon amidst the impending collapse of the city, and ultimately be hanged on the White Gate Tower. In order to survive in this era, and perhaps even thrive beyond that, Lu Bu embarks on a journey to defy his fate and change his fortune.
136.07 Million words | 2020-08-18 11:42Update
In the waning years of the Wuchao Dynasty, the world was in chaos. The Jin and Liao dynasties were at odds, and the situation was turbulent. After a century of humiliation, the first glimmer of dawn for an end finally emerged. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wu Qimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamukha, Jebe, Subutai, Muqali, Borhu, Borchu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Geng, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang engaged in a battle of loyal ministers and treacherous courtiers, heroes and villains. The barbarians descended from the north, with millions of cavalry pounding at Yanmen Pass. The land fell, and countless lives were devastated. A nation and its people were tormented for a century, their struggle and humiliation. At the very beginning, within the city of Jiangning, hidden undercurrents surged. In this unassuming merchant's family, a frivolous son-in-law lived an irresponsible life, only concerned with eating and watching performances.
593.95 Million words | 2020-10-11 01:42Update
He, a humble illegitimate child with a mysterious background, a young man who has achieved great success in the business world for ten years, a lazy person who is indifferent to fame and fortune. In his previous life, he was alone with no one to rely on; in this life, he is born into a prestigious royal family, surrounded by beautiful wives. In the ever-changing dynasty, where the struggle for the throne is intense and the court is filled with intrigue, what path should this lazy person take? From the renowned historical writer Gao Yue, who has brought us "The Great Tang Dynasty," "Noble Families," and "The World," comes another spectacular masterpiece. With Gao Yue's five-year track record of consistent updates, this book is bound to be just as exciting.
138.78 Million words | 2023-06-06 12:45Update
Introduction: In the fourth month of the first year of the Great Ming Tianqi Era, there was a new soldier on the route of Mao Shuai's surprise attack on Zhenjiang. With the ability to travel three thousand miles in battle and a sword capable of defeating a million soldiers, those who steal the hook shall be punished, and those who steal the country shall be ennobled. As a butterfly quietly flaps its wings, the East River military group, the strongest in the Great Ming Empire, quietly shifts its original direction...
104.97 Million words | 2022-01-22 12:45Update
A modern veteran backpacker traverses to the Eastern Jin Dynasty and possesses the spirit of a young man from a humble background named Chen Caozhi. Confronted with the difficult situation of his family's land being usurped and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced into a remarriage, how will Chen Caozhi break through the prejudice against his social class and change his own destiny in order to protect his own and his clan's interests? Witness how the young man from a humble background rises step by step in the strict hierarchical system of the Nine-Rank Officials Law, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, and accomplishes great feats in warfare, contributing to the first book about time-traveling to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
156.32 Million words | 2022-02-09 20:47Update
Based on the principles of delving into history and transcending history, this book depicts the intricate and grand historical processes and epic battles of dominance that took place many years ago. The novel follows Li Hong, a slave who saves a Xianbei commander and escapes back to the Han Dynasty. Starting as an ordinary soldier, Li Hong repeatedly achieves remarkable feats and becomes a general, thus influencing the history of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The novel portrays the ever-changing historical landscape and the struggle of a group of heroic characters who change the fate of the world, revealing the laws of historical development. Li Hong's loyalty to his friends and comrades, his fierce battles with enemies, his entangled relationships with several women, and his connection to the fate of the Han Dynasty form a huge vortex that alters the course of the entire world. The book also devotes considerable effort to depicting the social life scenes of the late Han Dynasty, from the palace to the battlefield, from the capital city to the rural areas, from the desert to the Central Plains, striving to present history in its original form. From political competition to battlefield clashes, from rites and rituals to social customs, the book aims to showcase the profound charm of traditional Han culture. Across the vast desert - Li Hong, with a mysterious background; dressed in white like snow - the beauty of love with a certain woman; a trail of bloodshed - the perilous return of the Han people; fierce battles on the frontier - the Great Wall, forged with the blood of the northlands; court conspiracies - the contradiction between intellectuals and warriors; invincible with me - turning into a bloodthirsty blade for the Han Dynasty; cultivating land outside the Great Wall - saving the people from water and fire; drinking from the Yellow River - reorganizing the landscape of Huaxia for the world; galloping for thousands of miles, proudly traversing the spring and autumn of a generation. The might of the Han Dynasty, invincible with me, let's fight splendidly together! Publishing news: Volumes four and five of "The Wind and Clouds of the Han Empire" will be released on May 10th. Please show your support. Due to special reasons, this publication is now under the China Drama Publishing House. Volumes one, two, and three of "The Wind and Clouds of the Han Empire" are available in bookstores and online. You can purchase them on websites such as Excellence. Thank you all for your love and support. MSN group number: [email protected]. The old group for book lovers is full, please join the new group. In addition, a special section for the Han Empire has been opened on the Huanglong Knights' forum. You can find it by searching for Huanglong Knights. Once you enter the forum, you will find the Han Empire section below the "Knights Welcome Hall". Feel free to express your thoughts. Recommendation: "Lightning Thundering for Hegemony" by Jin Longyu. Handbooks: "The Cunning Slave" by Xiahou Yuanrang, "Sui Tang" by Baifen Yin, "Communication with the Netherworld" by Tongming. The New Qinhuai Eight Wolves Advertising Alliance: Minghui's "Long Wind," "Three Thousand Beautiful Beauties," Duan Kong's "Sword-Wielding Barbarian Witch," Zhixu Yang's "Legend of Reincarnation," Jingguan's "Flow of Blood," "Boiling Blood of Beasts," "In the Storm of Storms," "Glorious Years," "Heaven and Earth," "Life and Death," "Sacred Wisdom Wolf's "Vileness at the End of the Han Dynasty." Author's custom tags: Passionate.
667.67 Million words | 2020-08-20 02:08Update
He originally was a Peking Opera actor, but after crossing over to the era of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde Emperor, he becomes an hereditary Jin Yiwei. Witness the Jin Yiwei's swift horses clad in fresh attire, as their embroidered spring sabers are unsheathed, illuminating the world with a chilling radiance.
214.47 Million words | 2021-08-25 23:06Update
Three Kingdoms! Three Kingdoms! Relive the Three Kingdoms! Battling on horseback is the dream of warriors! Cunning strategies are the pursuit of advisors! Establishing a dynasty is the ambition of warlords! The Three Kingdoms was a splendid era. Witness the rise of Chen Xiu, a poor scholar born in the late Eastern Han dynasty. Support the powerful, build a hegemony. P.S: This is a story of strategists, not warlords! If you enjoy it, feel free to bookmark it.
81.53 Million words | 2020-07-19 00:39Update
We betray for interests, but seek redemption for our conscience. In the third year of Daqian, the indifferent emperor spoke like a god, and the world was stirred up. Yang Xuan, a countryside bumpkin bathed in starlight, walked into Chang'an City with a mysterious scroll from a thousand years in the future. With one step, he fell into a whirlpool... Until he stood above Chang'an. Holding the scroll, a sweet smile appeared on the girl inside, and Yang Xuan screamed in despair, "No...". Written by Sir Dibala, "Defeating the Rebels" is a free-to-read novel without pop-up ads, and its chapters are published by netizens. Recommended link:
623.72 Million words | 2021-04-15 11:49Update
After waking up from a deep slumber, Fang Ze found himself transported to a world filled with extraordinary powers. There were mushrooms that could grant eternal youth when consumed, jesters whose intelligence would decrease but strength would increase with each split, and doppelgangers that could replicate their owner's learning and training, with double the effectiveness. Well, how should I put it? This world was indeed a bit strange. However, Fang Ze's roommates were "warm and friendly," colleagues were "affectionate and loving," and he himself was even "enjoying royal treatment." Fang Ze thought... he could reluctantly accept it. So, if given the choice, he would like to be an ordinary good person... He has already completed three bestselling, high-quality works, each consisting of millions of words with regular updates and no hiatus. Rest assured, the story's integrity is guaranteed. Reader Group: (Full) Reader Group: (Few spots left) Reader Group: (Few spots left) VIP Group, VIP Group, VIP Group is full, Opening Group (requires a minimum fan value)
231.49 Million words | 2022-11-13 00:25Update
（Dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.） A mysterious young man with a special mission Gets into a car accident and when he opens his eyes, He sees the little devils entering the village! Soon after, his father is killed, his mother and sister go missing, He is filled with indomitable will, with iron and blood, His body and mind brimming with strange positive energy, His eyes shooting out terrifying red light... A steel fork, a bow and arrow, an old Western cannon,
226.06 Million words | 2022-01-28 02:22Update
Zhong Yi, an all-around soldier king from the Northern Theater Command's Wolf Assault Team, had his soul transmigrated to the Battle of Shanghai in the year 1937 during a drill incident in Zhurihe where he was mistakenly hit by friendly artillery fire. In this new setting, Zhong Yi became the captain of the Jinshan Guard Security Team. Watch as Zhong Yi leads his cannon fodder squad, utilizing modern combat concepts and special warfare techniques, to kill the Japanese devils, leaving the battlefield strewn with their corpses and rivers of blood!
575.79 Million words | 2023-07-03 16:37Update
The dark night gave me black eyes, but I used them to seek the light - Gu Cheng A laborer carrying bags on a pier, only thinking about having a bowl of rice and marrying a wife to take care of his mother. But fate kept throwing him up into the sky, only to bring him crashing down again with bruises and swollen face. Despite facing hardships, his dreams still burn within his heart. He is a small leader under the infamous thief Zhang Jincheng. He is a capable official under Dou Jiande's rule. He is a beloved official in the eyes of General Li Xu. He is a rebellious hero in the eyes of Tang Gaozu Li Yuan. Yet, he is nothing. He is simply himself. This is a story of an ordinary person searching for his dreams in chaotic times. I hope you all enjoy it. Join the Drunkard QQ Fan Group, where readers are welcomed to discuss the plot together.
171.07 Million words | 2022-01-19 04:07Update
"Joy of Life" is a novel written by Mao Ni, and was first released on the Qidian Chinese website. The story gradually depicts the ups and downs of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades through the growth journey of a young man named Fan Xian. Throughout the course of several decades, we witness the rise and fall, as well as the changing of prominent figures across three generations. Two main storylines, Fan Xian's growth and Ye Qingmei's life, run through the entire novel, one in the light and the other in the dark, encompassing the storms and vicissitudes of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades.
395.88 Million words | 2022-11-25 09:22Update
Among the many time travelers, there is no one who is the unluckiest, only those who are even unluckier. Yang Zhen, a soldier who was forced to leave the military after being framed by the Japanese, returns to a war-torn era in a plane crash, only to find himself possessing a Japanese prisoner of war. Along with other prisoners, he becomes a test subject in the notorious Japanese army unit, known only by the code name Maluda. Witnessing the brutality of the Japanese army, he rises up in rebellion. Leading his fellow prisoners, they completely destroy this demonic fortress. After their success, he leads his comrades in a guerrilla warfare in the mountains and rivers. Under the relentless pursuit of the Japanese army, they grow stronger and finally form a formidable anti-Japanese iron army, achieving ultimate victory after eight years of resistance.
598.94 Million words | 2021-05-03 02:16Update
The new book "Scholarly Charm" has been uploaded. Thank you all for your support. Knowledgeable, cultured, adept at healing, adept at killing. Passionate, wicked, powerful, remarkable. I am a member of the Imperial Guardians, a burdensome son-in-law, the emperor's personal army, and the prince's mentor. I am who I am, a good husband, a good power figure. In the era of Zhengde, there are many wonders and brilliance because of me. ... A new work by Lao Hu.
294.25 Million words | 2021-01-23 00:21Update
This is a pretty cool alternative reality novel... Well, I think so. If you readers think "Usurpation" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
169.41 Million words | 2022-11-13 17:52Update
For a hundred years, there have been countless upheavals... For a hundred years, there have been countless passionate heroes... For a hundred years, every time we look back, our hearts surge with emotions, full of lingering regrets... Suddenly, a fruit vendor becomes a common member of over a hundred years ago. With no superpowers, no position of power, how will he make his choices in the tumultuous era of a hundred years ago? In this era filled with blood and fire, suffering and hope, conspiracies and grand plans, how will he struggle? This story, based on historical reality, truthfully chronicles the revolutionary journey of an ordinary modern person, depicting that era of stirring winds and emerging heroes!
348.54 Million words | 2023-04-06 22:39Update
